Niti Ayog

Explained: The cooling-off period for retired bureaucrats before joining a new job

May 07, 2022 7:38 am

Post-retirement commercial employment for the three All India Services (IAS, Indian Police Service, and Indian Forest Service) is covered under the AIS Death-cum-Benefits Rules, and for the Central Civil Services under the CCS (Pension) Rules.

Why reforming the system of free food is necessary

April 25, 2022 1:31 pm

Ashok Gulati and Ritika Juneja write: Given the level of freebies on just one item, the important question that arises is: Can this be a sustainable path towards poverty alleviation?

Rajiv Kumar steps down, Suman K Bery to be new NITI vice chairman

April 23, 2022 7:24 am

Rajiv Kumar, an eminent economist, took over as vice chairman of Niti Aayog in August 2017 after the then VC Arvind Panagariya exited the government think-tank to return to academics.

Centre says districts with less than 5% Covid positivity rate can move towards reopening schools

February 03, 2022 9:56 pm

The Centre, however, mentioned that it was up to the respective state governments to take a final call in this regard.

Over 50% Bihar poor in new index based on health, education, standard of living

November 27, 2021 10:27 am

🔴 Bihar also has the highest number of malnourished people followed by Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.

India poised for double-digit growth this fiscal, disinvestment climate looks better: Niti vice-chairman

July 11, 2021 4:01 pm

Among rating agencies, S&P Global Ratings has cut India's growth forecast for the current fiscal to 9.5 per cent from 11 per cent earlier, while Fitch Ratings has slashed the projection to 10 per cent from 12.8 per cent estimated earlier.

Citing NITI Aayog figures, Congress slams Khattar govt over rising unemployment

June 06, 2021 3:59 am

Quoting NITI Aayog’s recent released figures, Selja said, “Employment in manufacturing units has decreased. While it was 19.5% in 2019, it came down to 17.60% in 2020. At the same time, unemployment rate has increased compared to 2019.

Government may consider Oriental Insurance or United India for privatisation

February 21, 2021 6:46 pm

To further strengthen their financial health, the government is expected to infuse Rs 3,000 crore in the public sector general insurance companies during the current quarter.

Centre should bring new policy on working hours: Uddhav Thackeray

February 21, 2021 2:10 am

“We turned the challenges, posed by Covid-19, into opportunities. We are emphasising on adopting new technology and mode of communication. Internet facility should reach every village,” Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said.

Delhi govt schools draw praise

January 21, 2021 6:00 am

According to 'India Innovation Index 2020', among all pillars under Human Capital, states have performed the best on National Achievement Survey scores (Class X), wherein the average NAS score achieved by all states is 35.66.

Niti Aayog Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya Resigns

June 22, 2020 6:57 pm